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Swalwell Criticizes GOP Over Epstein Files Amid Trump Lawsuit

7/22/2025

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Rep. Eric Swalwell slammed Republicans for withholding Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, claiming Trump has the authority to release them. In a twist, Trump has launched a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal for connecting him to Epstein. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson stands firm against House votes on Epstein-related measures, echoing Trump’s position.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell slammed Republicans for withholding Jeffrey Epstein investigation files, claiming Trump has the authority to release them. In a twist, Trump has launched a defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal for connecting him to Epstein. Meanwhile, Speaker Mike Johnson stands firm against House votes on Epstein-related measures, echoing Trump’s position.